upcoming events

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 6:00pm

    Chef Tong continues his cooking classes with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating so essential for Gilda's Club members and their families. The meals in this cooking series are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. Mark your calendar for a fun and informatative event! Chef Tong's cooking demonstration is March 24, 6pm at Gilda's Club Chicago. The club is located at 537 N. Wells Street. For more information, contact Gilda's Club Chicago at 312.464.9900.

  • Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 2:00pm

    On October 26, from 2-5pm, Andersonville will welcome guests to enjoy a sweet stroll through this delightful neighborhood as they participate in the Annual Dessert Crawl. It's a gourmet Trick or Treat experience with delectable desserts at every turn. Participating restaurants are sure to "wow" visitors with delicious and decadent gourmet desserts.

    Chef Chris Tong will be serving a delicious Blood Orange Mousse with Ginger and a Pirouette wafer.

    Look for him on the "Caramel Apple Route" at one of his favorite wine shops, In Fine Spirits, 5418 N. Clark.

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  • Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 2:00pm

    In anticipation of Autumn, Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store welcomes Chef Tong to demonstrate the preparation of an exciting menu based on Fall flavors.

    A favorite with Bloomingdale's shoppers, Chef Tong will prepare Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Sage crostini; Pan-seared Duck Breast with Pumpkin Risotto; and Pumpkin Mousse with gingersnaps.

    This free cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 2-4pm at Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. Demo Kitchen on 1.

    For information about this Bloomingdale's...

  • Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 10:30am

    Chef Chris Tong puts his culnary expertise on display as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring local seasonal ingredients offered by the Green City Market. The demonstration is on Saturday, September 6 at 10:30am. You will learn how to prepare Chef Tong's deicious recipe and be able to taste it on the spot.  Chef's featured recipe is Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Caraway. The market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive. (approx. 1750 N. Clark)

    For more information about the Green City Market, visit...

  • Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 4:30pm

    Chef Tong's cooking demonstration at the Taste of Chicago is one of My Private Chef's most popular annual appearances. People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation, and come away with a book filled with recipes from every chef that participates at the Taste of Chicago.

    My Private Chef's free demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, July 13 at 4:30pm. at the "In the Kitchen with Mariano's" Cooking Demo Pavillion tent on the Northwest corner of Buckingham Fountain Plaza.

    For more information about this Taste of Chicago event, visit...

  • Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 1:30pm

    Executive Chef Christopher Tong will share his favorite garden fresh recipe during Food Network Magazine weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden. Chef Chris will appear on Sunday, June 22 at 1:30 and 2:30pm in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis. Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden and Garden Chef Series is free. Parking is $25.00 per car; free for Garden members. for more information about this Garden Chef Series event, call 847.835.5440 or visit...

  • Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 6:00pm

    The popular appearances of Chef Chris Tong continue this summer with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating so essential to Gilda's Club members. The cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at 6pm. Gilda's Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL. Free to anyone touched with cancer. 312.464.9900

  • Saturday, April 19, 2014 - 2:00pm

    In special anticipation of Spring, Bloomingdale’s welcomes Chef Christopher Tong from My Private Chefto demonstrate the preparation of a savory Spring menu. The cooking demonstration will take place on...

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